To Be Blended Into A Masala

3 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces

1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds

2 to 3 clove (laung / lavang)

1 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)

2 tbsp dry grated coconut

2 tbsp broken cashew nut (kaju)

Other Ingredients

3 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)

3 tbsp chana dal (split Bengal gram)

3 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal

salt to taste

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

2 tbsp oil

1 1/2 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)

1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage

1/2 tbsp ginger-green chilli paste

1/2 cup chopped tomato

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp lemon juice